If you’re new to chasing bushytails, these are the basics you need to know before heading into the squirrel woods. For many hunters, squirrel hunting may seem like a way to kill time, but in certain regions of the country, hunters await the opening of squirrel season with the same excitement most of us have […]
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What are night hunting lights and how can they help produce a successful hunt? Here’s some info for potential hog, coyote, or varmint hunters. Quality night hunting lights can take a few forms. You could be referring to the trusty hunting flashlight or the headlamp version, but more likely it’s the firearm mounted or handheld […]
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These are some of the coolest new offerings to take afield this fall. We can finally feel it. Fall and our favorite time of year, hunting season is well on its way or has already started in some areas. In the coming weeks and months sportsmen and women will head afield looking to down a […]
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This unbelievable footage will leave you scratching your head. We’ve seen some pretty strange videos of deer this season, with many showing a complete lack of fear around humans, which isn’t good. The following video might be the best yet and will undoubtedly leave you wondering if this buck is curious, overly friendly or downright dumb. Kyle Schwabenbauer, co-host of the television show Wired […]
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Out of state hunting doesn’t have to be the daunting task that it seems to be. For any nonresident, hunting license requirements are the first thing to address when it comes to hunting in a different state. Whether you are hunting deer during the archery season, aiming shotguns at migratory waterfowl, or chasing that big […]
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LINCOLN, Neb. – The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will accept lottery applications for mountain lion permits Nov. 1 – Dec. 8, 2021, for the 2022 hunting season. Permits are available only to Nebraska residents, who may have one permit per calendar year. The bag limit for each permit is one mountain lion of either …
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Avoid stomach growling in the stand with these hunting snack favorites! There is no worse combination in the treestand than cold and hangry. Long sits will become brutal on an empty stomach, so be prepared with plenty of snacks on your next hunting trip. The criteria for a perfect treestand snack is something easily packable, […]
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That trophy you’re after was a naive newborn just a few years ago, so what made him the lucky buck to survive the whitetail woods? Most fawns are born in late spring or early summer at an average of just 4-8 pounds. One-year-old does typically give birth to a lone, healthy fawn, while older mother […]
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These are the most important tips for first-time hunters to keep in mind. If you’re hoping to hit the woods for the first time this year, make sure to prepare yourself first. Harvesting an animal isn’t as simple as walking outside with a rifle; not only do you need a legitimate strategy, you also need […]
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Someone once said: “Deer hunting is a lot about nothing.” “Nothing,” seriously? In my view, that statement is so far from the truth. It is the time of year for archery deer hunters and soon, firearm deer hunters, to be on their stands or in their blinds all day long, up to 12 hours. During his …
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